Story: COLIN DAWSON IF there’s one thing predictable about the winter weather in Britain, it’s that you never know quite what to expect. But there’s no doubt that lower temperatures and longer hours of darkness put greater strain on vehicles – and we might even be in for another bout of the deep snow experienced during 2010 and [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON Van operators who want to ensure they are operating legally, safely and efficiently can benefit from two new training courses on offer from the The Freight Transport Association. One is for individuals managing or supervising freight van fleets; the FTA course us for those managing or supervising passenger van fleets. Both are aimed at raising [...]
Regular maintenance reduces running costsMaking sure that your vehicles are roadworthy is a legal requirement. Regular and correct maintenance also ensures the effective running of your fleet, and reduced costs over the full life of each vehicle. It is your responsibility to ensure that maintenance and repairs are scheduled and carried out to an acceptable standard. Vehicles should be serviced [...]
